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It has Hotel Americana on the front now, but is the same name. What a great option! Yes, very basic, but in a fun area to explore. The couple managing it are so incredibly friendly and helpful! More Americans (like myself) and foreigners who enjoy patronizing family-run local places over the big corporate chains will appreciate this. The Museo Larco is a 5 minute walk. There are about ten parks in the area, including a large and well lit one just to the south (check out its Ombu tree supposedly planted by Bolivar). The local bus (or a taxi) can run you down Av. Bolivar to near Av. Brasil, where I found a great collection of local restaurants and panderias. Just a very authentic Peruvian neighborhood and local place--at least to me, much more fun than the lifeless corporate high-rise hotels in Miraflores (and for a fraction of the price). An easy base for to/from nights from the airport, as well, which is just 15-20 mins. away (and only 35-40 Soles by Uber). I highly recommend this, though I do admit that it is too modest for many First World, high-comfort need types. Here, and in this area, you definitely feel like you are overseas.